Does this square with the american conception of freedom

Assignment Help History

Reference no: EM133809527 , Length: Words Count:500

In an influential article Jeanne Kirkpatrick argues in support of autocratic rule:

"Traditional autocrats leave in place existing allocations of wealth, power, status, and other re- sources which in most traditional societies favor an affluent few and maintain masses in poverty. But they worship traditional gods and observe traditional taboos. They do not disturb the habitual rhythms of work and leisure, habitual places of residence, habitual patterns of family and personal relations. Because the miseries of traditional life are familiar, they are bearable to ordinary people who, growing up in the society, learn to cope, as children born to untouchables in India acquire the skills and attitudes necessary for survival in the miserable roles they are destined to fill. Such societies create no refugees."

What do you think she is saying?
Does this square with the American conception of freedom and liberty?
Does it matter?
Your paper should not exceed 500 words.

Reference no: EM133809527

Questions Cloud

Individuals face once placed on probation or parole : Discuss the challenges that individuals face once placed on probation or parole. Provide specific examples.

Exact number of years to be served in prison : What sentence specifically states the exact number of years to be served in prison?

Power of attorney document : Describe the difference among a will, living will, and a power of attorney (POA) document.

Sexually assaulting her after business networking event : Jane Doe, a college student, accuses John Smith, a prominent local businessman, of sexually assaulting her after a business networking event.

Does this square with the american conception of freedom : What do you think she is saying? Does this square with the American conception of freedom and liberty?

Stymie the IRS Collection efforts : Discuss the efforts made by the US Government to stymie the IRS Collection efforts.

Roles of government agencies in analyzing tax law : Understand the roles of government agencies in analyzing tax law. What organizations are they? What are their focus?

Why all governments must govern under the rule of law : Briefly explain the primary reason why all governments must govern under the rule of law?

Why governments create administrative agencies : What are the reasons why governments create Administrative agencies?

User Account

All Pages